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ⓘ About Ian Hamilton
Ava Lee is a small young Chinese Canadian Forensic accountant; she works for an elderly Hong Kong Based Man she calls uncle. The world of a forensic accountant can be shady and violent, especially in the underground circles that Ava often travels. But Ava has a sharp mind and intelligence that has allowed her to overcome these obstacles in her efforts to track large sums of money across continents, going beyond the call of duty and utilizing unorthodox methods to achieve success where traditional means might have failed. The first book in the Ava Lee series, ‘The Water Rat of Wanchai’ is a fun read, albeit with a few irritating quirks. It succeeds in creating a strong yet clever and willful female protagonist that many an Ian Hamilton fan have managed to endear themselves to.
All Book Series by Ian Hamilton
The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 2011
The Disciple of Las Vegas / The Fiery Gaze of the Tigress
Book 2 of 17 · published 2011
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ian Hamilton?
Ava Lee is a small young Chinese Canadian Forensic accountant; she works for an elderly Hong Kong Based Man she calls uncle. The world of a forensic accountant can be shady and violent, especially in the underground circles that Ava often travels. But Ava has a sharp mind and intelligence that has allowed her to overcome these obstacles in her efforts to track large sums of money across continents, going beyond the call of duty and utilizing unorthodox methods to achieve success where traditional means might have failed.
Which Ian Hamilton series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Ava Lee series, the earliest of Ian Hamilton's multi-book series: it opens with The Water Rat of Wanchai / The Deadly Touch of the Tigress (2011) and runs to 17 books across 2011–2024, ending with The Fury of Beijing (2024). Ian Hamilton's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Ian Hamilton written?
Ian Hamilton has 23 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1987 and 2024. 21 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Ava Lee series with 17 books — and 2 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Ian Hamilton's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Ian Hamilton's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Ava Lee (2011–2024, 17 books) and Uncle Chow Tung (2019–2022, 4 books).
How are Ian Hamilton's books organised into series?
This guide splits Ian Hamilton's 23 books into 2 named series and 2 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Ava Lee (17 books, 2011–2024); Uncle Chow Tung (4 books, 2019–2022).